Beers, bands and fans will surely be featured this summer at the revamped Miller Lite Oasis stage that was unveiled Wednesday by Summerfest officials and sponsors.

From a new viewing deck to a pair of new video screens to a renovated stage area, everything is bigger, brighter and arguably better than ever at the centrally located concert venue at Maier Festival Park.

And, yes, this being Milwaukee, there will be five bar areas, from a new Miller Brew House located at the north side of the stage to the Long Bar — at 100 feet — on the opposite side.

"A really energetic space," is how Jim Kanter, general manager of MillerCoors, described the area.

Construction began in October and will be finished in time for Pridefest, June 9-11. Officials with Milwaukee World Festival declined to give a price tag on the project.

The area will be able to hold up to 12,000 fans. The focus is on a brick-and-steel stage that is set off by wood paneling on the sides. The outer rim of the area is marked by bars and two viewing decks.

At right is a new elevated viewing deck called "Level Up." It's an exclusive area overlooking the stage and features a private bar, seating and restrooms. Below the deck is what's known as the long bar where finish work continues. At the lower left, a revamped bar area. In the background is the Summerfest Store. Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The revamped bar areas are seen during the media tour of the Miller Lite Oasis renovation at Summerfest. In the background is the redesigned Marketplace and Summerfest Store. Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Summerfest CEO Don Smiley said in revamping the area, organizers were keen to improve sight lines, create new hospitality areas and redevelop the marketplace area.

The Oasis area includes a 3,500-square-foot, air-conditioned Summerfest store, a red cubelike structure.

Rich Tennessen, president of Eppstein Uhen Architects, which designed the area, said: "We created a better feel. You actually feel like you're in a venue as opposed to the openness of the area before."

"I think people are really going to explore all the areas," he added.

The most interesting spot may be the "Summerfest Level Up" deck, a premium area that will include a private bar, flat screen TV and restrooms. The $100 tickets include admission to Summerfest, two beverages and evening appetizer.

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A construction crew lifts and puts a truss into place on the new Miller Lite Oasis stage on the Summerfest grounds. The redesign and construction of the stage will be completed before Summerfest 2017 opens. Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A construction crew lifts and puts a truss into place on the new Miller Lite Oasis stage on the Summerfest grounds. The redesign and construction of the stage will be completed before Summerfest 2017 opens. Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A construction crew lifts and puts a truss into place on the new Miller Lite Oasis stage on the Summerfest grounds. The redesign and construction of the stage will be completed before Summerfest 2017 opens. Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Steel is in place for the sound board and lighting area, which is part of the the new Miller Lite Oasis stage on the Summerfest grounds. The redesign and construction of the stage will be completed before Summerfest 2017 opens. Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A construction crew lifts and puts a truss into place on the new Miller Lite Oasis stage on the Summerfest grounds. The redesign and construction of the stage will be completed before Summerfest 2017 opens. Michael Sears / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel